World Cup & Politics: Argentina and England set for a high-tension semifinal in Atlanta, with FIFA and the Falklands/“Las Malvinas” dispute still hanging over the match as Atlanta police ramp up security. Cuba-US Sanctions: The U.S. expands sanctions targeting Cuba’s tourism sector, hitting the Ministry of Tourism and more state-linked entities as Havana faces fuel shortages and repeated blackouts. Venezuela Earthquake Fallout: Anger grows over the government’s quake response after twin disasters killed nearly 4,500, with viral scenes of public fury and ongoing recovery strain. Mexico Business: Chipotle opens its first Mexico restaurant in Nuevo León with Alsea, aiming to expand to Mexico City by 2027. Peru Infrastructure: Webuild completes tunnel excavation for Lima Metro Line 2, moving next to track and station work. Brazil Energy & Industry: Shell says Brazil is now its biggest oil-producing operation; separately, Brazil completes its first bioethanol bunkering for a container ship. Peru Fisheries Exports: MSC certification for Peru’s snake eel fishery could open new markets and lift export growth. Bolivia Payments Tech: Bolivia considers adding Tether’s USDT to national payments amid dollar shortages. Global Trade Watch: A bluefin tuna quota meeting in Japan ends without agreement, with Mexico among those opposing changes.